Mr. Speaker, the member for Elk Island made reference in his comments to a young girl who went missing a number of years ago. It turned out that she had been murdered in Winnipeg. The young girl's name was Candace and a book was written about her. I would like to acknowledge the mother who actually wrote that book, Wilma Derksen.
Wilma has been very active in the last number of years dealing with victims of crime and in the whole restorative justice process. Coincidentally, and I know we are not supposed to use props, I received in the mail today the publication by her organization dealing with victims and reconciliation.
I would like the member's comments and thoughts on restorative justice and victim-offender reconciliation, especially in cases of less serious crimes where the offenders come face to face with their victims and get to understand who their victims are.